Tesco Finest Gavi

Expert Opinion

In the press...

Of the 2011 vintage, Giles Kime said: "This delicious gavi from Piedmont in northern Italy has a refreshing, citrusy character that is a brillaint match for the textures and flavours of seafood. It also makes a great partner to simple fish dishes such as grilled sardines."

Of the 2011 vintage, Matthew Jukes said: "I adore this Gavi and with £2 sliced off the price tag it's a steal. Clean lines and a wistful citrus aroma make it the ideal wine to accompany Lady Sybil's Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce recipe. And if you fancy a glass while you're cooking, it makes for a scrummy aperitif, too!"

Of the 2011 vintage, Jane MacQuitty said: "Tesco must sell more Gavi than the rest of the country's Italian specialists put together, so it's high time you lapped up this bold, nutty, cortese-grape special from northwest Italy."

Of the 2011 vintage, David williams said: "Forced to choose an own-label Italian white, I'd almost always go for Piedmont's Gavi, which most supermarkets now stock, over the run-of-the-mill Pinot Grigio. Made from the Cortese grape, Tesco's consistently high-quality version is just about the perfect wine for simply prepared fish, with its very tangy citrus peel and touch of herbs in vivacious form in this new vintage."

Background

History

Fratelli Martini was founded in 1947 in the Langhe area. In the 70’s the company underwent substantial technological and production development, always focusing and developing indigenous Italian grape varieties. Today 85% of production is exported.

Winemaking details

Massimo Marasso

Regional info

The Gavi zone comprises 11 communes totalling 1000 hectares. Made from the best Cortese grapes grown on prime hillside vineyards. Part of the crop is late-harvested; lending extra richness to the wine.